Bae Il Ho's bold vibrato and peppy big band-styled arrangements make his music a classic example of trot. Debuting in 1980, he's stuck to this style throughout his career, and even a relatively newer song like 2004's “당신이 원하신다면” (“If You Want To”) has become a standard, thanks to his passionate vocals and a cool, rock-inspired arrangement. And this pop star brims with national pride: On one of his most famous tunes, “신토불이” (which translates roughly to “Your Hometown's Food Is Healthiest”), he extols the virtues of buying Korean-made goods, backed by swinging horns and strings.